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We will rewrite the formula as an equation.

2K + 2Cr + 7O = 0

The zero comes from there being no overall charge on the compound.

Each oxidation number is represented by the element's symbol.

Since this compound is not a peroxide or superoxide, the oxidation value for O is -2

K being in group 1 has a +1 charge and therefore has an oxidation number of K is +1

Now, by putting known values in we have:

2(+1) + 2(Cr) + 7(-2) = 0

2 + 2Cr -14 = 0

2Cr = +12

Cr = +6.

A + B = 15 .... (1)

B x C = 84 .... (2)

C ÷ 4 = 3  .... (3)

B + D = 18 .... (4)

From (3), we get C = 12

From (2), we get B = 84/12 = 7

From (1), we get A = 15 - 7 = 8

From (4), we get D = 18 - 7 = 11

Hence, D = 11.